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Influential artists pictured through the decades. The 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s were some of the most musically influential periods of all time.

The musical revolution

Kennedy Gilbert, Staffer September 22, 2021

It is no secret that the artists of the '50s, 60s, '70s, and '80s rolled out some of the most iconic and influential musical pieces in history.  The 50s shocked the nation with all the fresh beats...

On Sept. 13 the Met celebrated another Met Gala. The theme was America, some followed the theme very strictly, however others took a more creative approach.

Met Gala 2021

Kennedy Gilbert, Staffer September 20, 2021

The Met Gala is a grand event anticipated by every fashion critic, lover, and designer. It is usually held every year on the first Monday in May. However, this year things had to be different. Thanks...

An inside look on featured outfits inside, Deborah Kent’s, one of Tampa’s famous boutiques.

Inside Deborah Kent’s

Kennedy Gilbert, Staffer September 14, 2021

Deborah Kent's is a South Tampa sanctuary for some people; when you walk through the doors, there is always a hospitable employee ready to help you find your dream outfit. There is Champagne placed on...

Despite the fact that homecoming has been postponed, there are still some great options for dresses.

Homecoming dress options

Jadyn Mize, Staffer September 8, 2021

Even after the postponement of Plant’s homecoming, students are still participating in homecoming traditions, such as dress shopping. Finding the perfect dress can be stressful, so here are some...

Allure Realty, the stars of the upcoming Tampa reality TV home show, pose for the camera.(Instagram/allurerealtyfl)

Tampa’s hot real estate market attracts reality TV home shows

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor August 20, 2021

Tampa Bay's booming real estate market has made it a new host to reality home television.     In the past few years, housing prices have soared across the country, driven by a lack of new housing...

A visual of fashion through the decades. Image from Wikimedia Commons

Fashion through the decades

Kennedy Gilbert, Staffer August 17, 2021

In the world of fashion, there is a lot to try and cover; it can be overwhelming. The customary questions always being asked are what are the trends? How are they determined? Why are they chosen? Then...

From Kathleen Hanna, who coined “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for Nirvana’s most popular song, to Toby Vail, co-creator of zine Bikini Kill, the Riot Grrrl movement is led by spectacularly strong women. In the early 1990’s, all-female punk bands started to pop up in Washington and specifically Olympia.

Subgenre Studies: Riot Grrrl  

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor April 28, 2021

The ‘90s were full of many post-punk genres and experimentation: grunge music being one of the most prevalent. Between the fashion looks of combat boots paired with flannel, and the sounds of Soundgarden,...

Spotify has come out with a limited release of their first tangible product, Car Thing. Spotify Premium users are now able to be put on the list to get their own on the Spotify website.

Spotify announces new in-car player: ‘Car Thing’ 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor April 27, 2021

Seemingly out of nowhere, Spotify announced their new product named Car Thing, on April 13. This new product comes as a surprise for many of Spotify’s users–many confused about the device’s purpose and...

Olivia Rodrigo has recently released her follow-up single “deja vu.” The song debuted at number one on both the Spotify Top 10 Global and U.S. song debuts chart.

“deja vu”: A solid successor to “drivers license” 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor April 15, 2021

After the release of her record-breaking debut single, "drivers license,” Olivia Rodrigo has come out with a follow up single, “deja vu,” that takes on a different sound, and begins to capture how her...

Domino Records announces full reissue of Irish-English alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine’s official catalog. The group signed with Domino Records on March 31, 2021.

My Bloody Valentine Returns 

Kate Bernstein, Photo Editor April 14, 2021

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Domino Records announced it had signed the Irish-English alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine, eight years after the release of their last album, "m b v," in 2013. That...

Walking through Central Avenue Historic District, murals line the walls. The murals are a tool to help revitalize the area.

A walk down artistry lane 

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor April 9, 2021

Walking along the streets of downtown Tampa, it’s not hard to find yourself walking by an intricate sculpture or a slew of murals. Over the years, Tampa has accumulated 560 different art pieces, and...

Podcasts are becoming a larger industry than ever before. There are currently over 850,000 active podcasts today.

The Evolution of the Podcast 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor March 29, 2021

Formally only known as “audio blogging,” the foundation for the popular media format we know today ties back to the 1980’s and came into its new title in 2004, when “iPod” was combined...

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